Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION X
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

SCIENCE 6
SECOND QUARTER EXAM

Name: _________________________________ Score: ___________

Direction: Choose and write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

1. Which of the statements correctly describe the general functions of Skeletal system?

I. It gives shape to the body

II. It serves as framework of the body
III. It protects the internal organs of the body
IV. It converts energy, which enables the body to move

A. I, II, IV B. I, II, III C. II, III, IV D. I, III, IV

2. It was Verna’s birthday party, she invited all her classmates. During the game, Justine wants to get
toys in the “pabitin“. Which muscles help Justine to reach the prize?
I. arm muscle III. leg muscle
II. facial muscle IV. heart muscle
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and III D. I, II, and III
3. Every morning, Jilliane joins zumba and jogs around in the park. After her activities, she sweats a lot.
Why do you think so? Because of the _____
A. contraction of muscles in the dermis C. regulation of the body temperature
B. relaxation of the muscles in the dermis D. excessive movement of the body

4. Which could be the functions of the muscular system?

I. It gives shape in our body

II. It allows us to move
III. It supports and makes our skeleton in the hands and other body parts steady.
IV. It provides the structural framework for the body

A. I and II B. II and III C. I, II, and III D. I, II, III and IV

5. Gina is ready for the school. She eats her breakfast at 6:00 o’clock in the morning and prepare
herself for lunch. It takes her stomach 3-7 hours to be emptied. What is the best time for her to take
her lunch? She will take her lunch at ______
A. 11:30 o’clock in the morning C. 12:30 o’clock in the afternoon
B. 12:00 o’clock noon D. 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon
6. How does digestion occur?
A. mouth ---- esophagus ---- stomach ---- small intestine ---- large intestine ---- rectum and anus
B. mouth ---- stomach ---- esophagus ---- small intestine ----- large intestine ----- anus and rectum
C. esophagus ---- mouth ---- large intestine ---- small intestine ---- anus and rectum
D. esophagus ----mouth----- small intestine ---- esophagus ---- anus and rectum ---- large intestine
7. How does the body use the energy released in its cells?
A. To rest the body C. For making oxygen
B. To lower body temperature D. For muscles to move
8. Which of the following happens to air during the process of breathing?
A. air moves from area of higher pressure to an area of lesser pressure
B. air moves up and down
C. air gets warm
D. air gives off oxygen
9. How does circulation take place? Trace the flow of blood from the heart to the
different parts of the body.
A. right atrium left ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
B. right atrium right ventricle lungs left atrium right ventricle body cells
C. right atrium left atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells
D. right ventricle right atrium lungs left ventricle left atrium body cells

10. If the cerebellum was damaged as a result of trauma, what effect would this person likely to
experience?
A. rapid breathing C. Trouble in maintaining balance
B. changes in body temperature D. partial or incomplete memory loss
11. The craftsman quickly withdrew his hand when a needle pricked him. What part of his nervous
system worked?
A. cerebellum B. cerebrum C. medulla D. spinal cord
12. Rico touched something very hot. He moved his hand away from the object when he felt the hot
sensation, Why? The _______
A. blood moves faster to his hand
B. nerve endings are very sensitive
C. message travels fast to his hand
D. message to and from the brain moves fast through the nerves
13. Striking the tendon on your knee stimulates a sensory neuron in your lower leg that causes your
knee to jerk. Why?
A. The sensory neuron transmits the nerve impulse to the neuron in the
spinal cord.
B. The nerve impulse travels directly to the brain. without passing the spinal
cord.
C. Motor neurons extending to the leg muscles transmit the nerve impulse
D. Nerves in the legs are functioning properly.
14. What is the usual path of message received by the body from the
environment?
A. brain → nerves → spinal cord → sense organ
B. sense organ → nerves → spinal cord → brain
C. spinal cord → sense organ → brain → nerves
D. nerves → sense organ → brain → spinal cord
15. How does the skin regulate the body temperature?
A. By retaining water C. By increasing sweat production
B. By producing vitamin C D. By regulating fat content in the skin
16. Which is the correct path that a nerve impulse will follow in a reflex arc?
A. Motor neuron—interneuron—sensory neuron
B. Interneuron—motor neuron---sensory neuron
C. Motor neuron—sensory neuron—interneuron
D. Sensory neuron—interneuron—motor neuron
17. How does the integumentary system work with the nervous system?
A. Integumentary system help the nervous system to produce blood
B. The skin protects the nerves
C. Nerves embedded in the skin are responsible for sensing the outside world
D. Nervous system help the skin to maintain its color
18. What happened to skin when a person gets cold or frightened?
A. Goose bumps develop C. The nerve cells are frozen
B. Your skin produces too much sweat D. The skin is contracted
19. The skin is one of the first defense mechanisms in your immune system, Why?
A. Tiny glands in the skin secrete oils that increase the function of the skin to protect against
microorganism.
B. The skin regulates the blood temperature
C. Tiny glands in the skin secrete water that increase the function of the skin to protect against
microorganism
 D. The skin secret hormones to protect the immune system
20. Which of the following is the correct flow of the blood from the different parts of the body back to the
heart?

A. 2,1,4,3,5 B. 1,3,2,5,4 C. 5,1,2,4,3 D. 5,1,4,3,2

21. Which part of the heart pumps blood to the lungs?
A. Left ventricle B. Right ventricle C. Left atria D. Right atria
22. How is respiratory system linked to the circulatory system?
A. The exchange of gasses happens in the capillaries of the alveoli found in lungs.
B. The oxygenated blood passes through the arteries.
C. The blood carries carbon dioxide from the lungs.
D. The blood is made in the lungs.
23. Which of the following shows what sensory neuron do? Sensory neuron-
A. carry signals from the central nervous system to the outer parts of the body
B. carry signals from the outer parts of the body to the central nervous system
C. connect various neurons within the brain and the spinal cord
D. deliver messages from the brain to the senses
24. Study the diagram below. Which groups of animals have both on land and water?

A. Amphibians B. Fishes C. Mammals D. Reptiles

25. Below is a list of groups of animals. Which one will best fill in the blank?

Kiwi Crocodile Newt

Ostrich Snake Toad

peacock ? Salamander

A. Chicken B. Iguana C. seahorse D. bat

26. How do sponges get their food?
A. food is absorbed by suckers C. Tentacles push the food into their bodies
B. They have big mouth to engulf food D. The pores serve as entry and exit of food animals
27. How will you describe mollusks?
I. They have soft bodies and may be covered with hard shells
II. They are stationary
III. They are aquatic animals
IV. They live in bodies of other animals
A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. I and III
28. Four Animals were identified by one pet lover as vertebrate. Which of the animal is he referring to:
A. sheep B. lion C. dog D. tiger
29. Your uncle is a veterinarian and you asked him to help you on your assignment about vertebrates.
These are the statements he said to you: an animal with backbone, live in water and move through
swimming. What animal is he referring to?
 A. snail B. catfish C. snake D. starfish
30. You and your classmates went to Manila Ocean Park and saw different kinds of animals. One of
your classmates said that the animals in one shelf have six legs, thorax and abdomen. Which
animal is this?
A. Earthworm B. spider C. scorpion D. ant
31. Animals possess body parts which are distinct to them. Which characteristic best distinguishes birds
from the other vertebrates? They_________
A. have bones C. are covered with feathers
B. lay eggs with shell D. take care of their young
32. Fishes are animals that can move easily in the water. What characteristic is shown in this situation?
They have _________

A. streamline body C. gills and fins

B. body covered with scales D. long tail
33. Sponges and cnidarians are said to be sessile or stationary. What does this mean? They_____
A. are free living C. move every now and then
B. do not move at all D. have to get attached to something
34. Cypress and gingkoes are conifers. What do conifers use in order to reproduce?
A. seeds B. cones C. spores D. cells
35. What characteristics do mosses and ferns have in common?
A. They produce cones C. They are flowering plants
B. They produce spores D. They are non-flowering plants
36. What characteristic describes a non-flowering plant like fern and makes it different from flowering
plant like gumamela? They are having_____
A. dark green leaves C. edible roots
B. naked cones D spores
37. In what way are ferns and mosses alike?
A. They are flower-bearing C. They have vascular bundles
B. They are spore-bearing D. They have roots, stems and leaves
38. Plants undergo process of reproduction. Which is the first step in the fertilization process of plants?
A. Pollination C. A tube grows to the pistil
B. The growth of fruit D. The sperm joins with the egg
39. Which part contains a material that a conifer uses to reproduce?
A. Bulbs B. Flowers C. Cones D. Needles
40. Which of these statements describe the function of needle-like leaves of conifers?
A. The evergreen needles can photosynthesize in winter.
B. The waxy coating of the leaves dries up the water.
C. The narrow needles protect the branches and reduce heavy snowfall.
D. The leaves will grow into a mature conifer and produce more seeds
41. Which leaf has the presence of spores?

A C..

B. D.
42. Which food chain does occur in the forest ecosystem?
A. grass 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 chicken C. grass 🡪 wilderbeast 🡪 lion
B. corn 🡪 mouse 🡪 snake D. worm berries 🡪 caterpillar 🡪 raven
43. How do forests help in maintaining global climate?
A. Plants soak up large amounts of rainfall
B. Plants provide a habitat for plants and animals.
C. Plants provide materials for constructions and other needs of people.
D. Plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis.
44. What might happen if a tropical rainforest receives little rain for a long period of time?
A. Plants will wither which cause shortage of food to lower form of animals.
B. Increase population of both plants and animals
C. Abundance of oxygen
D. Flood might occur

45. Coral reefs are beneficial to marine life. In what way does it show in the following instances?
I. provide rich sources of marine food
II. protect the coastal areas from strong waves
III. provide passage for strong currents to coastal areas
IV. serve as a breeding ground of fishes and other forms of marine life

A. I and II B. II and III C. I and IV D. III and IV

46. You heard about a plan to convert the nearby mangrove swamp to commercial area. Your neighbor
agrees with the plan because they believed that the mangrove swamp has no economic value. After
researching you want to discuss the issue with your neighbor. Which statement could be possibly
convey to your neighbor to not agree with the plan?
A. Mangrove swamps filter pollutants from water.
B. Mangrove swamps are beautiful ecosystems.
C. Mangroves swamps provide shelter for animals.
D. Mangrove swamps protect the coastal community from waves and provide food and business
for people.
47. Which of the following is the role of crustaceans like crabs in the mangrove ecosystem?
A. They attach themselves to the roots of mangroves
B. They help break down leaf litter through grazing.
C. They serve as food of other animals.
D. They find food in the mud.
48. What is needed for the ecosystem to support the greatest variety of organisms over the longest
period of time?
A. Variety of organism C. wide variety of bacteria
B. Wide variety of animals D. Wide variety of minerals
49. The fishermen in the barangay use dynamites in order to have a big catch. If this practice continues,
what do you think will happen to the marine resources?
A. Fishes will multiply fast. C. Marine life will decrease.
B. Marine life will increase. D. The coral will multiply.

50. Some ecosystem are declared by the government as protected areas wherein cutting of trees and
hunting are not allowed. What is the goal of the government?
A. Control animal extinction C. increase the population
B. Expand the protected areas D. maintain the biodiversity of the area

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